Seriously good eats at this restaurant. I found this place by accident while searching in Yelp. It is located on a small side street and not easily found while driving around town. Elegant atmosphere with friendly staff. Service was prompt with minimal waiting. Serving staff was courteous and attentive. The food was excellent. I ordered the fried mozzarella balls as my appetizer. The cheese tasted fresh and creamy. The serving was rather large for a solo guest. The take home goodies were just as tasty the next day. My main course was beef and veal tortellini. It was very flavorful. The portion was plentiful without being too much. Sauce and veggies in the sauce made for a nice accompaniment to the pasta. Lastly I had to order dessert. I could not resist. The crème brulee pie was phenomenal. It was very rich but oh so good. Well worth the calorie splurge. I will definitely be visiting again either as an in house diner or for takeout. read more

Villa Vito - Crème brulee pie - Italian Near Me - Harleysville, Pennsylvania

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Worst dining experience i have had in a while. They messed up every order, even though we didn't make any speciality orders. The place is filthy, it takes forever to get service, and the owner is a proud racist. Not good for business. Food was somewhat edible, but I didn't even get what I wanted. After waiting so long, I was just happy to finally have food read more

Best meal I have had in a long time: Gamberi Imperiali Jumbo shrimp stuffed with crabmeat, topped with a lobster cream sauce. Served with risotto. read more

We appreciated that they were able to get us a table on short notice as it was a busy weekend night. As a party of three, we split a number of dishes. Grilled octopus was very good, Mediterranean salad was good but a little heavy on dressing for our tastes. The stars of the dinner were the tortellini (delicious!) and the branzino. Unfortunately the risotto didn't meet basic expectations. It looked and tasted like cooked rice added to some broth and topped with seafood. It supposed to be cooked slowly to extract the starch from the rice which not only softens the rice but produces a creamy sauce. In summary, we would come here again for antipasta, pasta and secondi. Hopefully their risotto will improve. read more

Great little Italian restaurant. BYOB Food is excellent and the staff really tend to you. read more

My husband and I hosted a Private Party (on behalf of visiting family from out of state) for 40 guests and we could not be happier! The service provided by Michelle and Jack was beyond excellent, they were professional, friendly, attentive and efficient. They had the floor perfectly set up to accommodate all the 40 guests comfortably. The table settings were lovely and very festive looking. The buffet was also set up to make easy access for the guests. The food was outstanding... from the absolutely delicious antipasti which consisted of fresh, thinly sliced prosciutto, salami, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, along with roasted peppers, zucchini and eggplant and other goodies. The rolls were fresh and the seasoned oil for dipping on each table were delightful. The main course buffet of Pasta with the lightest most delicious Vodka Sauce, the Pasta with traditional Red Sauce, the Chicken Marsala with Tender Chicken and tasty Mushrooms, the Veal Francaise with thin tender Veal Cutlets perfectly battered and the perfectly roasted Potatoes and Carrots was a huge hit. Five Stars for this event isn't enough... OUTSTANDING! read more

The waitress was doing her best, despite being the only one. The food was good, but my chicken Siciliano should have come with asparagus and portabellos, both were missing. My Husband enjoyed his seafood ravioli. the ladies' room had no TP. Prices are reasonable. read more

A Lovely Establishment with a warm owner, chef & staff! My date and I visited Villa Vito the night before Easter Sunday around 8pm and loved every aspect of our evening. We were greeted by a sweet hostess who sat us at a window table. Our server recommended specials and opened our wine, (BYO) For an appetizer, we had the Octopus & Shrimp Grilliato which was wonderful. Our entrees started with a house or ceasar salad..Entree selections were the Veal Siciliano and the Swordfish special with Kalamata olives, angel hair and shrimp. The owner touched our table to say hello and ended up sitting with us and having some wine as we spoke about his experiences within the business and what brought us to the area and their restaurant. So caring and inviting, we cannot wait to come back and try multiple other meals! Try this gem in Harleysville! read more

A lovely BYOB that serves up charming ambiance, ample parking and lil' something for everyone. Our food was freshly prepared and good portion size. Service was *chef kiss* prompt, courteous and with a smile. We took the earlier shift (5pm'ish) by the time we left, packed. Make reservations ahead and grab your favorite bottle of wine. Truly enjoyed the experience and food. You will too! read more

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Oh what a night of celebrations an anniversary and birthdays We were treated to a curated chef's menu with a plethora of fine food, drinks, and great times. Thanks to all the friends that joined us for this festive occasion. read more

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pros 1. got us seated immediately 2. water and bread served quickly 3. the dessert was ok cons 1. the water was filled from the bar gun EW 2. the waitress didn't tell us everything they served for desserts like coffee or tea and when we asked she said "we can..." LOL wtf? 3. the clams linguine: bland, runny and big chunks of hard garlic 4. fettuccine carbonara: sauce broken or splitting after sitting for a while, the pork used was most un-rendered fat 5. we were near the kitchen window/door and there was a smell of burnt coming out of there a lot 6. the chicken noodle soup I got was actually chicken with potatoes and meatballs lol we probably won't come back this establishment for an italian dining experience read more

I am not offering Villa Vito three stars because our experience was good, it was SAFE. The entire meal felt ripped out of a senior citizen's Americana view of Italian food, and it showed in the kitschy Tuscany atmosphere and extremely vapid menu. The balsamic that came with a salad was clotted and filled with sediment at the bottom and could not have been healthy. My chicken parmigiana was swimming in a sauce that was too loose and rendered the breading soggy, not to mention a glob of cheese that steamed the chicken a little rubbery. Ultimately the meal could be appealing to someone that wants inoffensive Italian fare, but doesn't distinguish itself from anywhere cheaper. read more

This is our second visit to this restaurant. We have loved our experience both times. The food is delicious and super accommodating for people with food allergies. Our waitress Emily is wonderful! Attention to detail is on point. Salad came out with no croutons! Doesn't seem like a big deal, but most experiences I've had in the past at other restaurants miss this little detail when you tell them you are gluten free. Quaint little gem of a place. read more

Great authentic Italian, very reasonable prices, and great service. BYOB, provides flexible and a cost effective experience. Hats off to providing a very fine Italian dining experience at an affordable cost in Harleysville. On a Saturday night suggest extra help as orders took a while. Otherwise, entrees came out superb. read more

The best love this place best sauces around beautiful deck byob service is always great you won't be disappointed

I always forget this restaurant is literally around the corner from me. One day at work I was dying for something super tasty and I remembered them and thought let me take a look. I could pick it up on the way home. I was able to do on line ordering and set the time I'd be there. I ordered Gamberi Imperiali which is 4 large shrimp stuffed with lump crabmeat with risotto on the side covered with a lobster sauce. OH. MY. GOSH. It was beyond flavorful. I couldn't even eat all of it so I had leftovers for the next day. When I got there the staff was super friendly and my order was out in moments. I HIGHLY recommend Villa Vito. During this challenging time it's nice to find a place that doesn't slack on taste. They now offer outside dining but know this it's a byob which is fine. I'm definitely going back and soon!!¡¡ EDIT. Not only have I gone back and ate under their tent with my best girlfriend but I've recommended it to others who have gone and were not disappointed I'm so thrilled to have this restaurant around the corner from me. read more

We love coming here. Food is always delicious and servers are pleasant. Definitely recommend!

Carbonara was delicious added chicken, not sure how they cooked it but it was perfect. My husband had the chicken Parmesan and it was spot on. The red sauce was amazing. The rolls they served with dinner had sesame seed on them and were so fresh. For Dessert we had the tiramisu, not sure if it was made in-house. The lady fingers were too dry. read more

Great old-school Italian restaurant that didn't disappoint. Salmon was grilled to perfection and veggies were spot on. Salad was prepared with bite sized pieces and Caesar dressing was homemade. Dessert was a limoncello bomba which was super with just the right amount of tartness. We were a group of 9 and the service was excellent. We were celebrating my cousins 80th and the waitress really made him feel like a king. Great night was had by all! I would definitely re-visit! read more

Just experienced a disastrous and disappointing dining experience here Sunday evening, 9/29. Our beleaguered server did her very best to apologize for the chaos in the kitchen which resulted in most tables waiting for well over an hour to receive their entrees. Evidently the computer POS system was not working properly which caused orders not to be transmitted to the kitchen (server had to manually hand in orders), PLUS, we were informed that a new chef was "in training" in the kitchen! Our orders of veal Marsala literally had no Marsala in them rendering them tasteless. A woman who appeared to be in "management" visited our table and actually admitted our entrees were improperly prepared ("We'll work on that next time"). Not only did we and all other tables get shafted, but there was no good will offer of a complimentary coffee or dessert after waiting forever to be served tasteless meals. We have been repeat customers of this restaurant since it opened, but after how we were treated last evening we will not be returning. Management handled the entire situation poorly and with little regard for customer satisfaction. read more

I ate here for the first time with my husband because we are new to the area, and Villa Vito came highly recommended. We made a reservation, and upon arrival we were seated promptly. Be forewarned, this little gem is tucked away off street and if you blink, you're likely to miss it. This restaurant is a BYO, and our server was quick to open our bottle. Off to a good start! We opted for the chef's tasting (we usually do this when the option presents itself). Our starters were good - nothing out of this world - but they were tasty. Our server, although pleasant, was rather unsure of what she was actually presenting us with. We didn't mind, however we are sure some patrons would find this disappointing. When our main entrees arrived (pasta dishes in this case), we asked the server what the Chef prepared for us and she responded with "pasta"....we can see that. After a good chuckle and this poor girl trying to feel her way through the dish, a gentleman popped over her shoulder to explain the dishes to us in great detail. Again, the server was a sweetheart and we weren't put-off in any way, but it was quite funny. I have to say, the main entrees of the tasting were DELIGHTFUL. Perfectly prepared and full of flavor. SO, TLDR: food was good, above average but not the absolute best I have ever had. Service was fine and the atmosphere was cozy. We would dine again if the opportunity presented itself. read more

This is a beautiful restaurant. The food is often very, very good. Normally I would give 4 or 5 stars. But yesterday, while we had a nice time, I felt some things could have been improved. We went for lunch yesterday to celebrate my Dad's birthday. Our server Georgia was very nice and accommodating but even after I asked if the bill was incorrect I was told no - they charge now for salads at lunch. I paid the full amount but my father had ordered the Bistecca Dinner Entree $26 - I do believe he should not have been charged for salad. The rest of us ordered lunch entrees which on the website say they come with soup BUT I heard our server tell another table they had no soup that day so they were substituting salads. Hmmmmm. I had asked for a pasta that I had eaten there a few years ago - it was fabulous then. Yesterday the Penne Arrabbiata which should be SPICY - had no real spice. I will say it was perfectly cooked - a perfect al dente but the sauce was more of a tomato paste - not the best. It was not an arrabbiata in any way. I added peperoncini. We had ordered the Antipasto which was good. My Father loved the olives and I really liked the grilled veggies. I had asked if they would make the grilled squid/ calamari that I had there a few weeks back. It was very kind of them to do that since it was not on the menu itself as an appetizer. The first time I had it it they grilled the whole calamari tube and it was unbelievably tender and delicious. Served with just olive oil and lemon over broccoli rabe. Yesterday we got various pieces of squid and it was not as tender. The grilled flavor was good but unfortunately my Father could not chew it. The girls enjoyed their lunch Chicken Parm. I still love the atmosphere here and of course we will return but I felt that our bill should have been adjusted when I mentioned it to our server. If you are offering soup with lunch but are out of it you need to compensate and not charge. And certainly if someone is ordering a dinner entree at $26 they should get a soup or salad with their dinner - not even bread was offered to anyone at the table. I was having such a great time I just paid the bill and we went to celebrate some more. Next time though I will be more diligent in questioning the bill. read more

Who would imagine such a wonderful little find! Truly a mouth watering taste of Italy in Harleysville ! Everything was prepared with passion and love! Imagine fresh piping hot crusty bread straight out of the oven served with extra virgin olive oil ! Calamari was fresh hand cut and served with a delicious chunky marinara your mamma would be jealous of! Our salads were fresh, ice cold and crisp with decadent shreds of imported pecorino Romano ! Our chicken was served piping hot, with that wonderful pecorino and that delightful chunky marinara! This was truly as good as your going to get without a passport! Recommend the calamari !! read more

We just had dinner there for our daughter's birthday and the whole experience was terrible. Our waitress, Emily, was very rude and unfriendly. When our son in law asked for an iced tea, all she said was coke and diet coke, never explaining that was all they had to drink. Service was slow and when we finally got our dinner, it was cold. What should have been a fun evening turned out to be very disappointing read more

We had a great meal at Villa Vito. Our waitress (Nicole) seated us and than a few minutes later offered to move us to another table which was away from some patrons which were celebrating. Had the swordfish special and Bronzino which prepared superbly. The Chef stopped by the table to offer his seasoning used to prepare the fish. Kudos to Nicole. read more

The food here is incredible! SO much flavor and reasonably priced! Staff is friendly.

I was very disappointed in this restaurant. We went to the lunch service which may have had something to do with the poor quality since it's mostly a dinner joint it seems. The food was bland, I even dissected what I ordered and the veggies just tasted like oil, the cheese was tasteless, the bread was soggy. The fries were the only ok thing on my plate and those seemed to be store bought. The service was lackluster, our waitress seemed a little disinterested in serving us, we were the only people there at the time. The menus had prices crossed out and rewritten in marker which looked unprofessional. I think including the drinks on the lunch menu would be a good idea. I didn't have any luck with this one. read more

Villa Vito - Italian Near Me - Harleysville, Pennsylvania

I originally was intending to dine at The Butcher and Barkeep, but upon arriving on a Wednesday night, we were told the wait was 45 minutes. I immediately opened up Yelp on my phone and searched for the highest rated places in the area. I found Villa Vito was less than a mile away and called them up, they had one table left open for us -- what luck! We arrive and are greeted by some awesome hostesses and a lovely waitress. The fresh bread and pesto olive oil were heavenly, but be careful, you're going to want to save room for later. Service: Pretty much the holy trinity of service: Warm, inviting, and accommodating! I give them an A; the bread and oil took a decent amount of time to show up, but when it did! Pollo Parmigiana ($22) (Breaded Chicken, topped with Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella, Served with Penne) First, I substituted the Penne with Linguine and it was absolutely no hassle at all, they actually said they were glad I substituted because our table was "too easy." Love it! Our table was gifted bowls of Parmigiana and crushed Red Pepper flakes and they hooked me up with my guilty pleasure: fresh basil. The portions were humongous and the cheese was melted perfectly on the well-seasoned breaded cutlet. The tomato sauce was a great consistency & quite sweet, which are hallmarks of a GREAT sauce! The pasta was al dente and emulsified nicely with the sauce. Grade: 97/100 Lamb Chop Toscano ($28) (Grilled Lamb Chops served over Gnocchi in Pesto) This dish gave me backyard BBQ vibes all-the-way, in the best sense of the term. The grilled flavor comes through and the dish screams authenticity and breaks apart from the traditional preparation of lamb chops in fine-dining. I loved the flavors in this dish, the Gnocchi is just icing-on-the-cake and pairs nicely as a potato-centric dish to complement the grilled Chops. They also drizzled a balsamic glaze around the perimeter of this dish which added a great acidity and sweetness to the dish -- so good I'd tell the chef to double the balsamic portion! Grade: 89/100 Pappardelle Bolognese ($18) (Italian Meat Sauce Made with Ground Veal, Pork, and Beef) An Italian classic! This lived up to the standards set in the Old Country -- an oval trough piled high with thick Pappardelle noodles and a rich, multidimensional Bolognese sauce. The sauce tasted like the meat was ground at the time we ordered, very fresh and pronounced flavor! Perhaps going away from authenticity, but I always enjoy this dish more when adding crushed red pepper flakes, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and fresh basil. Grade: 90/100 People who follow my reviews know how much I value dishes coming out piping hot -- they were an A+ in this department as well. Will certainly return here! read more

We live within a mile and had never been so we thought it would be nice to try for a birthday dinner. We had a 6:30 reservation that wasn't ready until 6:40 despite them calling to confirm earlier in the day. Once seated we ordered two antipasto boards to cover all 7 of us. These came out fairly quick. It then took almost an hour until our salads, which were 14 small pieces of lettuce (member in our party counted) and one forgotten soup. Another 30+ minutes after finishing the salads until our dinners arrived - the food was decent but not worth the wait or price. Our server apologized for the delays and cited the larger (and obnoxiously loud) party that she "wanted to get food out to and out of the way." That, to me, shouldn't be my problem nor should it impact my dining experience. $240 dinner bill for my party of 7 and almost 3 hours of time. A shame that a larger group impacted our experience and more than likely won't return. read more

Have given this place several tries and it just doesn't cut it. Lots of promise but just not quite delivering. Service has always been great. Young staff but all pleasant and professional. The food is lacking. The calamari fritti is large, chewy and last time had such a strong fishy odor and taste I couldn't eat it. Salads are very small and unimpressive. Entrees are good portions (not too big) but often lack in full flavor. On the plus side they don't drown the dishes in sauces. I really want to like Villa Vito. It has a lot of upsides (service, location, atmosphere) but the food freshness and flavor needs improvement. read more

Such a cute place that overlooks a pond. The inside could use a fresh coat of painting though. I went for lunch and the chicken parm was DELICIOUS...their spaghetti sauce is made fresh daily and is excellent. I have even bought gift cards for several family members. The lunch prices are on point. read more

Came to Villa Vito for a birthday dinner last night! It was pasta night (Wednesday) for $24 you receive salad, soup, a personal sized appetizer, your choice of a pasta and sauce. A pretty great deal if you ask me! Although it was enticing my party opted for all pasta dishes instead. The seafood risotto that the birthday girl got was AWESOME, hands down the best meal of the table! I got the veggie pasta dish (came in an eggplant boat- such a cute presentation). Although Ido not remember exact names of the entrees, the service, food, and atmosphere was very welcoming! I highly recommend and will be back soon. read more

Ordered food using yelp via grubhub. Never actually visited the establishment. Grubhub delivered and the food was mediocre at best. I had a salad with salmon the salmon was dry and there wasn't much to the salad, not enough salad dressing and there was not a single utensil or napkin in the bag. I also ordered for a coworker who was equally displeased. read more

The first time I was in Villa Vito was 3 years ago. It surprised me that this was here, passing it on Main Street for years. Its tucked in off the road a bit, so you can't see it from Main Street you can only access it through Alumni Avenue or Maple Avenue. That being said, I'm so glad I found it!! The parking lot may be small but don't let that discourage you. It's pretty classy looking and the food is delicious! Italian food is my favorite, so I always hold it to the highest degree. I greatly enjoyed what I got, the servers were all polite and efficient. It is worth stopping in for sure. Its a nice restaurant hidden away in Harleysville and I look forward to stopping back in and trying more of the menu to gague the positive of a better score!! read more

One of the best Italian restaurants. When it comes to great Italian food this is the place to come. The food is extraordinary. Will return and refer to all my friends. The service is spectacular, the place is warm and comfortable. read more

Overall our dinner was very good. This was our 2nd or 3rd visit. This was the first time we were seated upstairs and it was very nice. The service is always excellent. The Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms and the Grilled Calamari were delicious. Everyone , we're a party of 6, ordered something different. All my friends were very happy with there meals so I did my best to bite my tongue and be happy. At the end of the meal the waitress asked everyone if they liked their meals, I guess she noticed I didn't say anything so she asked me again and I had to offer that what was served as Lamb Chops , were not Lamb Chops. My own fault, I should have asked in advance. I was expecting Lamb Chops, 2 or maybe 3 Chops, 1-1.25" thick. I ordered them medium rare. What I got was half a rack of some little imported lamb, that was French Cut then each little rib bone was cut to was is served as Lamb Chop Lolipop appetizers like at fancy cocktail party. They were cooked that way too. Barely a 1/4" thick, the were medium to well done and cooling down by the time I got them. Had I known I was getting half a rack of Lamb, I would have ordered it rare, thankfully they tried to hit medium rare because they were not too gamey like overlooked Lamb typically tastes. On top of that there was no Currant or Port Wine sauce to go with them. Just 4 little skinny Lamb Chop Lolipops. One still was slightly pink at the bone. My dinner was a disappointment. Lamb is tricky, anyone that orders it must be a fan. Why not make them tell everyone how great it was? read more

They treat you like family at Villa Vito! Hands down, the best authentic Italian food in the area! From the bread with dipping oil, all the way to the desserts, there is no other Italian dining to match! They also provide excellent service! read more

New the owner of Laura's Pizza was reopening the old Park Side, but didn't know when. Found out it's open now! Went there for dinner and our excitement for an excellent Italian restaurant was so high! Everything was FANTASTIC!!! The Calamari Fritti was so fresh and cooked so perfectly, my husband and I both had pasta dishes and they were awesome!!! Thank you Villa Vito for opening up, can't wait to send many delicious nights there!!! Good luck to Fred and his family, I KNOW you'll bee there for good!!! read more

Villa Vito Is a godsend for a restaurant! Staff for caring and always asking if they can do more. The food was delicious as always, so much that we couldn't even order dessert. We will be going back many times! Kudos to the staff and chefs! read more

Mixed review. Small salads do come with entrees. My entree was very disappointing. It was the chicken with Luna Rossa. It was suppose to be lump crabmeat with fresh mozzarella and asparagus. The crabmeat was not lump and the asparagus did not taste fresh. The mozzarella did not seem like fresh mozzarella either. Bread and oil was good. husband had the Gamberi Imperiali which he really enjoyed. Service was slow. Had to wait for bucket for white wine. we only saw one being used. THey had plenty of bus staff. Will return and try other menu items. read more